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WATEO's Partners and Supporters

 

Iraqi Children

 

 

WATEO’s effort to empower rural communities is made possible through the support of its partners. WATEO is pleased to acknowledge the support and contributions from the following institutions, organizations, and individuals.  

 

 

 

Iraqi Universities
WATEO cooperates with Iraqi universities and utilizes them as research centers and think tanks. WATEO serves a space where Iraqi professors can contribute their ideas and suggestions for future projects. Moreover, professors participate as trainers and facilitators in WATEO’s in-country workshops and other projects.
 WATEO has partnered with five Iraqi Universities:

Baghdad University: one of the largest universities in Iraq. Some of its schools were established as early as 1908 such as the school of Law, while the School of Medicine was established in 1927.  WATEO cooperates with the School of Science, School of Agriculture, and the School of Education.

Basra University which was established in 1964, WATEO cooperates with the School of Science, School of Education, School of the Engineering, and the Center for Maritime Studies.

ThiQar University which was established in 1993, WATEO cooperates with the School of Science, School of Education, School of the Engineering, and the Center of the Marshlands Studies.

Maysan University which was established in 2007, WATEO cooperates with the School of Education and the School of Science.

Wasit University which was established in 2003, WATEO cooperates with the School of Education, School of Science and the School of Engineering

Local NGOs
· Marsh Arab Forum, Basrah, Maysan and Thi Qar Governorates
· Marsh Arab Culture Organization, Thi Qar Governorate
· Cultural Development of Iraqi Society Organization, Anbar Governorate
· Women of Anbar Organization, Anbar Governorate
· Justice and Social Development Organization, Baghdad Governorate
· Marsh Children Rehabilitation Organization, Maysan Governorate
· Kurdistan Society Development Organization, Irbil, Kurdistan
· Widows and Orphans care organization, Sulymania, Kurdistan

International Organizations.
·  United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
· " Canada-Iraq Marshland Initiative," Canadian International Development Agency, Gatineau, Quebec
Canada

Tribal Leaders

  • Sheik Abbas Omer Al Ebadi, ThiQar Governorate , Iraq
  • Sheik Mohammed Ali Al Asad, Maysan Governorate, Iraq
  • Sheik Yareb Jari Al Emarah, Basra Governorate, Iraq

Advisers

  • Dr. Carl Bruch, Senior Attorney, the Environmental Law Institute, Washington DC
  • Arlene Fleming, Cultural Resource Specialist, the World Bank, Washington DC


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